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The Badgers had one of their worst starts to a game this season and couldn't close the gap in Ann Arbor.

Lifelong learning is trending for 2026 thanks to a slate of social media creators who have gone viral by sharing their personal learning curriculum, including books, courses and sometimes even homework.

Certain rituals stick with you.

A Monona officer in an unmarked squad car was parked along Highway 12 just before 1:45 a.m., when the officer saw a vehicle quickly accelerate to speeds of about 100 mph.

Monona police and firefighters responded to multiple calls of a rollover crash and found bystanders tending to the driver along the highway.

Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.

The day before the Trump administration captured and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, many on the right (including yours truly) had a field day mocking something the newly minted mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, said during his inaugural…

Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month.

Every year at this time, I get emails about Joe’s famous turbo sinus cleansing. In fact, I get more emails and comments about this method than nearly everything else except maybe for constipation. People in Wisconsin are infatuated with their…

Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry share insight to the Badgers' process in the transfer portal and the impact more revenue-sharing and NIL money made.

Local SCA members hold their archery, fencing and armored combat practices on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons in the stock pavilion, often drawing between 40 to 80 people. Some are newcomers, first-time arrow-shooters with rudimentary historical knowledge. Others have dedicated…

Green Bay blew an 18-point halftime lead to end the season with a five-game losing streak. The team’s inability to finish games is a reflection of its head coach.

It was déjà vu in the worst way possible for Green Bay in the latest chapter of the Packers' storied rivalry with the Bears on Saturday night in Chicago.

State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in a wild card showdown in Chicago.

The Packers' season ended in disappointment as the Bears clawed their way back for a playoff victory on Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Packers failed to advance to the next round of the playoffs after falling to Chicago. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's thoughts after the loss.